Flights Houston → Branson
HOU → BKG
Route overview
The flight route operates between Houston and Branson, utilizing a Boeing 737-300 aircraft. The destination airport in Branson sees approximately 51,166 passengers annually, indicating a relatively low traffic volume compared to major hubs.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Houston (HOU) → Branson (BKG) route is operated by Southwest Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. Departing from Houston the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Branson: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Houston (HOU) to Branson (BKG) heads north for about 790 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 24m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Houston the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines (WN) | 73% | 6 min | 3.1% |
Airlines operating HOU-BKG
Frequently asked questions about HOU-BKG
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Southwest Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
